Wales follows travel rules changes despite criticism
It was put in the category last month due to concerns about the Covid Beta variant, which scientists believe may be more resistant to vaccines.
Other changes include India, Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates moving from the red list to the amber list.However other countries have their own rules about allowing visitors - so being on the UK's green list does not guarantee travellers can visit there.
"We are extremely disappointed with the unilateral approach taken and believe there remain clear public health risks posed by re-opening international travel while the virus is circulating globally."
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